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No-Cost CDL-B Commercial Truck Driver Training Starts April 24, 2017. Apply Today!

By Rene Dulle on April 5, 2017

As part of the St. Louis trade union pre-apprenticeship program, Building Union Diversity (BUD), St. Louis Community College is offering a Class B CDL Truck Driver program at no cost for eligible individuals. BUD was developed to create a diverse workforce by providing non-traditional individuals opportunities to explore different career options with various construction trades.

A Class B CDL allows a driver to operate commercial trucks that have an attached cab and cargo area with a combined weight greater than 26,000 pounds, as well as trucks with a detached towed cargo vehicle that weighs less than 10,000 pounds. Several construction-related jobs require the Class B CDL. Careers requiring the Class B CDL are usually local or regional and may also require other job responsibilities; examples include: highway maintenance workers, cement truck operators, delivery truck drivers, dump truck drivers, waste haulers, and even mobile healthcare units.

Our experienced instructors are ready to help you succeed as a commercial driver! All students will receive 60 hours of training, over 2 weeks. The CDL-B program includes a combination of classroom time, mastering vehicle inspections, practicing maneuvers on a driving range and road, as well as 15 hours operating the truck. CDL testing is included and is scheduled upon successful completion of class.

The Class B CDL Truck Driving Program is being offered at no cost for a limited time.

Eligibility Requirements:

18+ years old
Valid Driver’s License and 1 year driving experience required
Class B Learner’s Permit required
Attend a free Information Session at STLCC Forest Park Campus
Complete WorkKeys Assessment (Reading – 4; Math – 3; Locating Info – 3)
Must pass drug test and DOT Physical (testing provided at no cost)

This is an accelerated job training program designed to provide quality instruction on a short-term basis so that students can quickly move into the workforce.

Get started today:

Register for a free Truck Driving Information Session at 314-984-7777.
Complete the online application.

You must complete all eligibility requirements before you can register for class groups starting April 24, 2017.

About Rene Dulle

Rene is a Senior Project Coordinator in the Workforce Solutions Group of St. Louis Community College. Her experience includes developing grant opportunities, building relationships with community-partners, and collaborating on educational programs that focus on renewable energy, green building, and other areas related to the environment; Rene is a graduate of Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (B.S. in Environment Science, specializing in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability) and St. Louis University (MBA). She is also a LEED Green Associate and currently serves on the Higher Education Sustainability Consortium.